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		nix0n on Jan 13, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Yet another keyboard post, or, introducing ErgoNIC... In Gamecube modding it is common to cut apart a Wii motherboard. Would it be possible to create a split keyboard by cutting apart multiple cheap full keyboards?

gigaflop on Jan 13, 2023 [–]

You totally could, if you were willing to re-solder all of the cut traces. But at that point, you'd be better served by buying a kit to assemble.

Custom firmware, choice of key switches, and choice of keycaps are not going to be available if you apply the hacksaw method to cheapo $5 boards.

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